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Old 03-22-2008, 05:27 PM
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I considered getting an extension on the maf to move the filter closer to the headlight. Is that what you're talking about?
Old 03-22-2008, 09:46 PM
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Try this one.

http://www.coldairinductions.com/W-B...oldAirBox.html

I'm getting mine in a couple weeks. It's the best looking one and looks like a true cold air intake. JMO
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The only problem is that with our cars, there isnt really a "TRUE" spot for cold/fresh air to come in on the sides. On the older W-bodies, 2000-2005, there was a bigger spot on the driver fender wall, now on the 06-present, its not there.
Old 03-23-2008, 06:27 PM
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Probably because we have a bigger motor now! haha
Old 03-23-2008, 08:09 PM
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NO, the size of the motor has nothing to do with the cutouts on the body. They just didnt use the same cutouts as the 00-05 models, trust me ive owned 2 of them.

Also, the coolant overflow is now on the driver side, not the pass side, so that is taking up the space aswell...
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I ran a 3 in flex hose from the left air vent to the front of the air box.



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See where you put that flex hose? The 00-05 cars had a larger opening around that same area.
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The GXP's have the cutout, fwiw.
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You have to be kidding me??? They have a larger opening on the sides vs the Impala/Monte?????
Old 03-24-2008, 01:12 AM
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Although the hole in my fender doesn't look that big, I can fit a fairly substantial pipe through there.

Old 03-24-2008, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Taz34SS
As of friday when I talked to the guys at SLP, they said at this time, they had nothing in the works. Now, is this the same SLP style intake that was used on the 00-05 Wbody cars, where you have a huge box and an 8-9" cone in it?
Hmm, I wonder why they would know nothing of it? Mine is definately genuine, came with the SLP product letter and customer appreciation letter. I've been away from home for the past weekend (Easter) and my car goes in the shop today for a moonroof install so when I get it back I will post pics of the intake and letters to show authenticity.
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Per Joey at SLP, and also the manager. THERE IS NO SPONSOR program and there is NO CAI FOR THE LS4 cars. They will not be going down this road with LS4 cars. So, I would like to see some pics. Im sorry, but I would believe SLP over anyone untill proven otherwise.

Oh, and if you need SLP's phone number here it is:

732-349-9210
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I just recieved another email from a very good source from within the business and there is no SLP LS4 CAI....
Old 03-24-2008, 09:38 PM
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Has anyone tried fitting the older w-body SLP intake into the New Monte/Imp/GXP LS4 engine bay?
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I thought about doing the Wizair, but the problem because the TCM/ECM location since that was designed for the PCM only. Also, since the coolant overflow is over on that side aswell, it makes it tough to fit the 00-05 CAI when that is in the way.
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ok, so I never said as CAI...as we all know, it's hard to get a TRUE CAI in our cars unless you fabricate one.

It is an INTAKE (regular intake, not to get Taz panties in a wad) from SLP as it has the SLP logo on it, accompanied with a letter from SLP with the SLP logo on it, ordered from SLP. As I said before, I will post pics when I get the car back, so I would advise not calling bs as I will have to tell you to insert foot into mouth as soon as pics are posted.
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Originally Posted by Speedoffastness
It's because it actually isnt out yet ! Set to release to the public in mid summer I believe

I ordered it through an SLP sponsor program...gimme a couple days and I will post pics.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the K&N has a plastic tube-SLP is steel, comes with sleeve fitting to mount after MAF. Looks really slick, produces a nice low end growl and a pretty mean sound when you get on it!

I will post more if I can get more info on ordering if it is possible
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I just put the SLP intake on the car and it sounds phenomenal! Big gains in top end, esp from 80 mph
Right here is where you compaired the K&N to the SLP one. If all your taking about is alittle sleeve to go over between the maf and TB, then it could be for any LSx car, but once again, it was not designed for the LS4. Also, why is SLP telling people that there is NO Sponsor Program, yet you are saying the opt? I am still calling BS on this because SLP has stated there is NOTHING FOR THE LS4, now this isnt to say you brought an LSx product and made it fit, but as for it being designed for the LS4, thats not correct.

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Old 03-25-2008, 01:34 AM
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I don't understand why the posted link to the enclosed airbox doesn't have a plastic tube akin to the K&N (Which I have), while I agree the linked one looks better, I don't think you'd see too many gains, at all with it.
Old 03-25-2008, 11:07 AM
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Hey Guys, what SLP sponsor program are you speaking of? I do not have any sponsor programs going on at all and we currently do not offer product for LS4 Impala's.

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So Speedoffastness, does this mean that we wont see that SLP logo, sponsor letter and intake that you were talking about???


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